2 months ago
A Salina area state representative is seeking re-election. Steven Howe, who has represented Kansas House District 71 since 2021 has completed the necessary paperwork to become a candidate for the Republican nomination for the seat How says  “it is an honor to serve the people of the 71st District. I am eager to continue my service ...

2 months ago
The numbers are staggering and the need is great as the homeless and hungry continue to knock on the door at the Salina Rescue Mission. Executive Director Chris Young tells KSAL News that over the past 12-months, staff and volunteers have served over 73,000 meals to those in need. Young stopped by the KSAL Morning News Extra ...

2 months ago
Multiple organizations in Salina worked together Monday to "SNAP Back Against Hunger". Motivated by the recent government shutdown, and the disruption of food aid to those who need it, the Salina Area United Way organized a food and resources fair at the Tony's Pizza Events Center, which the venue let them use for no charge. Salina Area ...

2 months ago
Projects are underway to resurface K-4 Highway in portions of Ellsworth, Saline, and McPherson counties. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, project work will consist of a mill and overlay on about 23.5 miles of K-4 from I-135 southwest to the Ellsworth/Rice County line, excluding K-4 within the city of Lindsborg. During construction, flaggers and a ...

2 months ago
It’s a sign of the season. Bell ringers and red kettles. The Salina Salvation Army Kettle Campaign is underway Lt. Luke Hursh tells KSAL News the campaign began Saturday. Kettles and bell ringers are at ten doors at six locations around Salina. Bell ringers are out daily, except for Sundays. The Kettle Campaign is the organization’s single largest ...

2 months ago
A hospitality home in Salina that provides free lodging for family members of patients at Salina Regional Health Center and cancer patients undergoing treatment at the Tammy Walker Cancer Center will celebrate it birthday with an open house. The Rebecca A. Morrison House at Salina Regional Health Center, 513 S. Eighth Street, invites the community to ...

2 months ago
A multi-Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter who had one of the most successful debuts in music history is coming to Salina. Christopher Cross is coming to the Stiefel Theatre this spring. Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including for the first time in Grammy ...

2 months ago
Reviving morale and the culture inside a police department is not a quick fix, according to Salina Chief of Police C.J. Wise - but a slow process of building trust with officers and the community. [audio mp3="https://www.ksal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/wise-1.mp3"][/audio] Chief Wise joined in on the KSAL Morning News Extra with a look at a range of topics at the ...

2 months ago
The busy Thanksgiving holiday is prompting the Salina Police Department to remind everyone to buckle up. Salina PD joins law enforcement across the state to provide education about the importance of seat belts. Drivers can expect to see increased law enforcement presence on local roads during the statewide Thanksgiving Safe Arrival campaign, which runs from Nov. ...

2 months ago
A boil water advisory has been issued for a mobile home park located west of Salina. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) has issued a boil water advisory for the Sundowner West Mobile Home Park public water supply system located in Saline County. Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice: Boil water ...

2 months ago
The Salina Fire Department will host a holiday open house and fundraising event for the agency's honor guard. According the fire department, the open house event is planned for this Saturday, November 22nd. All are invited to stop by for for coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks. Check out the  new fire apparatus, and meet the crews. Children ...